The touchpad driver software for Dell laptops contains an option to disable the touchpad entirely. For people who prefer to use an external mouse, this option prevents the possibility of the touchpad being bumped accidentally, moving the mouse cursor while the user types on the keyboard. If you are unable to use the touchpad on your Dell laptop to move the mouse cursor, someone may have used this option to disable it. Activate the touchpad through the Windows Control Panel. Tips Writer Bio
